Copyright & Usage Rights

Clarification of copyright ownership and reuse permissions for the HCIS website content.

Last updated: 2025-11-15
Summary

This statement explains who owns the content on the HCIS website and under which conditions it may be reused. It aims to protect intellectual property while still enabling collaboration and knowledge exchange.

  • 1. Ownership of Website Content

    Unless otherwise indicated:

    • Texts, graphics, and layouts are owned by the HCIS Lab or the Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
    • Logos and branding elements are protected by trademark and design rights
    • Project descriptions and visuals may contain contributions from students and collaborators, used with permission

    Ownership of specific research outputs (such as publications) may be governed by separate agreements with publishers and funding bodies.

  • 2. Use of Academic Publications

    Scientific publications referenced on the HCIS website are typically subject to third-party copyrights (e.g., ACM, IEEE, Springer). Therefore:

    • Full texts are only hosted if they are openly licensed or the license explicitly permits it
    • Otherwise, links to publisher pages or preprint versions are provided
    • Citation of title, abstract, and metadata is generally permitted for informational purposes

    Users remain responsible for complying with the respective publisher’s terms of use.

  • 3. Use of Images and Media Assets

    Images, diagrams, videos, and other media may contain:

    • Protected design elements or trademarks
    • Depictions of individuals (requiring separate consent)
    • Licensed stock material or icons

    Re-use of such assets generally requires prior written permission, unless a clear license (e.g., Creative Commons) is indicated on the material itself.

  • 4. Permitted Personal Use

    Downloading or printing content for private, non-commercial use and for academic citation is generally permitted, provided that:

    • The source (HCIS / THI) is acknowledged
    • Copyright notices are preserved
    • No modifications that distort the original meaning are made

    Any use beyond this scope requires explicit approval.

  • 5. Requests for Reuse

    Requests to reuse HCIS content (including images, graphics, and texts) can be addressed to:

    E-Mail: hcis@thi.de

    Please include a short description of the intended use and the relevant materials.

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